What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts and Inventory Coordinator position at Ajax Paving Industries?
Position Description The Parts and Inventory Coordinator is responsible for performing tasks such as: parts and materials procurement, warranty, inventory management and accuracy. This position will develop and maintain local processes and procedures, as well as adhere to company guidance, to ensure ongoing integrity of the inventory control systems that services on road trucks and heavy equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Plan daily part runs to support all Ajax divisions and their functions including vendor pickup, deliveries to asphalt plants, concrete plants, and job sites.
- Work with Planners and Schedulers to kit parts for work orders.
- Schedule Inventory personnel work schedule
- Identifying inventory adjustments, parts return, removing obsolete parts, and min/max
- Inventory storage organization: labeling spaces, shipping and receiving areas
- Reporting KPIs: Stock outs, storeroom turn rate, storeroom inventory accuracy, cycle counts
- Organizing outside inventory to include tires, welding metals, cutting edges, field supplies and other oversized parts
- Responsible for creating, receiving, and updating purchase orders for stock items
- Order Personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, masks, earplugs, safety glasses, hard hats, and respirators for the Safety director
- Cleaning supplies including disinfectants, brushes, mops, brooms, and buckets
- Communicating with Vendors and assisting in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) purchases
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements Skills:
- Be able to communicate with all positions of the workforce
- Exhibits good problem-solving skills; can identify problems, solicit other’s opinions, and offer valid solutions.
- Exhibit honesty and trustworthiness
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient use of computer software, such as Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills Detail-oriented, with a professional appearance and strong work ethic
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years of experience with heavy equipment or over-the-road parts distribution, or in a related field, is preferred
- Experience with inventory software, is preferred Valid driver’s license, with ability to obtain Chauffeur
Work Environment/Physical Abilities:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in the heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. The physical abilities of this position require the employee to be able to frequently sit, stand, climb and working at heights (scaffolding, ladders, etc.), low level work, reaching, bending, and trunk movements. Also may require carrying, pushing/pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing and talking. Lifting requirements may include up to 60 pounds. Traveling is an essential requirement of this position to ensure implementation of Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator functions.
Position Notes Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer / Must be drug-free / Background verified / Pre-employment physical and drug testing.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic.
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